When in the Spanish – the free Android we could test the ROG Ally X, one of the best portable consoles in the market, the conclusion we arrived was that it was a great device, with a bad operating system.
It is evident that Microsoft was caught by surprise the sudden popularity of portable consoles based on computer hardware, thanks to Steam Deck; But there were few excuses left after several years without news.
Finally, Microsoft has used the Xbox Showcase 2025, held last weekend, to confirm rumors: the first Xbox portable console, which comes from the hand of a Special Windows 11 version.
In a striking way, Microsoft states that the experience with these consoles is “Windows free”, or in other words, “window free”. Instead of having to use the Windows 11 desktop, we will have an interface called “Xbox Experience for Handhelds”.
That means we can use the basic functions of the console Only with integrated controlswithout using the touch screen or connect a mouse. To do this, new very interesting functions have been developed.
New Xbox Experience interface for Windows 11
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For example, one of the most useful novelties is New task manager clearly inspired by Androidwhich allows you to change from one app to another by holding the new Xbox button instead of using a taskbar.
In the same way, all the games we have installed will be accessible from the new interface, regardless of the platform or the pitcher they use; So we can have our Steam, Xbox and Epic Games games together.
Best of all, this is still a Windows 11 operating system, with all that this entails, such as Perfect compatibility with apps such as Discord, Twitch or games with anticopia protection that do not work in the Steam Deck.
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In fact, at any time we can enter the Windows 11 desktop if we really need to use the console as a laptop, although By default, the new “Xbox Experience” interface will be used.
This version of Windows 11 not only has a new pre -installed app, has also been modified to minimize the activity in the background and reduce non -essential tasks, for Improve video game performance.
Speaking about the consoles themselves, the new Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X are the successors of the original Ally, representing a evolution both in ‘hardware’ and design.
ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY
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The Rog Xbox Ally X is based on the New Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processorwith 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, with an 80 WHR battery. In return, it is a bit heavier, reaching 719 grams.
For its part, the basic Rog Xbox Ally uses the Ryzen Ai Z2 A, less powerful and with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, with 60 WHR battery; But it is more portable, with a weight of 670 grams.
Both consoles premiere a New more ergonomic design and with a upper gripalthough they maintain the same 7 -inch screen as the previous generation, based on IPS technology with 120 Hz and compatibility with AMD Freesync Premium.
There are still doubts to solve this project, such as the price of these consoles and their definitive launch date, although it is expected They arrive on time for the Christmas season in Spain.
Maybe more curious is the question of If Microsoft will offer this version of Windows 11 For consoles to all computers users who want to set up a gaming PC, or if it will be exclusive to these devices.
